Question

As per the Pharmacy Act, in the composition of Pharmacy Council of India, the total number of Ex‐officio members is 

• A. THREE
• B. FOUR
• C. SIX
• D. EIGHT

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The question pertains to the composition of the Pharmacy Council of India as specified under the Pharmacy Act. To determine the correct number of ex-officio members in the Pharmacy Council of India, we need to refer to the provisions of the Pharmacy Act, 1948.

According to the Pharmacy Act, 1948, the composition of the Pharmacy Council of India includes:

• The Drug Controller of India, who is the ex-officio President.
• The Director General, Health Services.
• The Director of Central Drugs Laboratory in Central Research Institute.
• The Director of Pharmacopoeia Laboratory.
• The Director of Central Drug Research Institute.

However, only three of these roles are typically considered ex-officio members for the purpose of the Pharmacy Council. These include:

• The Director General of Health Services.
• The Drugs Controller of India.
• The Director of the Central Drugs Laboratory.

Thus, the total number of ex-officio members in the Pharmacy Council of India is THREE.

Let's verify this with the given options:

• Option THREE: Matches the information provided above.
• Option FOUR: This is incorrect as only three are explicitly recognized.
• Option SIX: This is incorrect and exceeds the specified number.
• Option EIGHT: This is incorrect and significantly exceeds the number specified under the Pharmacy Act.

Conclusion: The correct answer is THREE, which aligns with the Pharmacy Act's specification for ex-officio roles within the Pharmacy Council of India.